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Post by IronHorse4 on Mar 19, 2007 15:40:03 GMT -5
You would think he would learn by now not to come so far out of the net. Especially after being burned doing it at pretty much every level of hockey he has played.
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Post by cactusjames on Mar 19, 2007 15:53:37 GMT -5
He's a big Islander investment, if I was Nolan I'd be pissed and tell him if he ever does it again I'm ripping up the contract. It could be the stupidst thing I've ever seen in professional sports. My initial response when I first saw the replay of it was what the hell is he thinking? I mean Lundqvist comes out of the net a lot and I'm not crazy about it but he doesn't dive on the ice, he at least play it up the ice with his stick, I have no clue why Di Pietro would think a stick check would be a good idea in that situation.
And F the entire team for saying how Simons suspension was too harsh, classless pricks. I know you gotta stand by your team and all but you can't defend what he did, there's no excuse for using your stick as a weapon. And also that hit was clean Hollweg gave him so no concussion had him in the wrong state of mind.
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Post by 9 on Mar 19, 2007 16:34:16 GMT -5
Maybe getting knocked stupid will make him think twice about it more than letting up goals has.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Mar 19, 2007 17:06:03 GMT -5
DiPietro is a showoff. He is brash to the point of having to be a part of everything. I enjoy his spark, but the guy needs to play his position and forget about wandering around like Moses all the time so he can make another highlight reel or make someone in the upper seats go "oooo, ahhhhh!"
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Post by drock2006 on Mar 19, 2007 18:38:30 GMT -5
This has a potential to turn into a disaster. If he's out awhile and they miss the playoffs, that trade turns into a disaster for the franchise.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Mar 19, 2007 19:02:48 GMT -5
I'm not so sure about that...Nilsson is soft. There are concerns he may never be an impact player, and if he is he will be a dance and dodge sort of guy. Apparently he has fallen out of favor. As for O'Marra, I too was glum when I heard he was included, but pawing through recent hockey publications he has taken some steps backward, and his stock has fallen, well before the trade.
As to losing yet another draft pick, we'll see how that goes. The Islanders are pretty well stocked in draft picks in future years.
So yeah, I dont want to lose Smyth with absolutely nothing to show for it, but I am confident that Nilsson and O'Marra may not necessarily come back to haunt the Islanders.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Mar 20, 2007 14:51:02 GMT -5
So Newsday is reporting DiPietro will be playing tonight. Its no secret, however, he is still harboring the effects of a concussion....in fact, he said after todays practice he feels "pretty good." Eh, PRETTY good?
This quote will make Islander fans jump up with joy..."if it happened tonight and I had to do the same thing, I'd probably do the same thing."
Um, ok. So much for learning a lesson and staying around your net.
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Post by IronHorse4 on Mar 20, 2007 16:00:22 GMT -5
It's those sort of comments that make me worry much less about the Islanders being a threat than I should.
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Post by cactusjames on Mar 21, 2007 10:38:45 GMT -5
Di Pi gets todays Cactus James Moron Award. Thanks, I want the 6th seed so the Rangers have a better chance of not metting the Devils or Penguins in the first round.
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Post by drock2006 on Apr 1, 2007 19:33:30 GMT -5
Well, as much as it pains me, this season turned into a disaster quicker then I could imagine. I understand you can't plan for injury, and losing a starting G in hockey is akin to losing a starting QB..you just can't replace him. However this season started to turn even before the injury.
The night they got Smyth and Wang and Snow literaly walked around the Coliseum to soak up the acolades, well..since the Smyth trade the Isles..starting with Game 1 when they blew a 2 goal lead with less then 2 minutes to play (with DP in net) the Isles are a very bad 4-8-3. Pre-Smyth they were 10-2-3. Truth be told his play has not made one bit of difference or affected one game. If he is skating in Edmonton next year with the two guys he was traded for, this trade is one of the biggest busts ever. In this time period, even with DP in net, they were 4-3-3, not exactly red hot.
This season really took a nose dive when Simon swung the stick. Instead of a tie, with a chance for the bonus point, they gave the rangers a 2 point regulation win. They have never recovered. And for all the bows Snow took last month, to be fair, his signing of his old college rommie and teamate as backup really has blown up. Not to mention we now have 14 years left on a contract with a goalie who could be one hit away from retirement. Once that first concussion is diagnosed, others follow. Look at Richter, Lindros, etc.
I hope it's not as dark as it looks, but Jesus this team is jinxed
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Post by 9 on Apr 1, 2007 22:07:19 GMT -5
Sadly, agreed 100% on all points.
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Post by 9 on Apr 8, 2007 17:38:09 GMT -5
Fear the Gorton's Fisherman, and bring on Buffalo!
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Post by drock2006 on Apr 8, 2007 17:50:41 GMT -5
An Easter miracle!
Seriously, we are up against it vs Buffalo, with our third string goalie vs that offense, but they showed some heart these last four games. Even if the playoff stay is short, at lest they got in. As I said about 10 days ago, had they not after the trade it would have set the club back.
I know anything can ahppn but Buffalo is a tall order.
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Post by 9 on Apr 8, 2007 22:36:05 GMT -5
I'd be happy if they somehow claw out two games and get it to six. I don't want to see a sweep.
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Post by Bad Mouth Larry on Apr 9, 2007 8:27:28 GMT -5
lol @ justin. hows that coming out of the net treating you now? i cant beleive the devils scored with less than a second left. holy shit, that was close to pissing on all you faggot islander fans. too bad they won the shootout.
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Post by cowbellman on Apr 9, 2007 10:12:01 GMT -5
Luck......
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Post by drock2006 on Apr 9, 2007 19:26:13 GMT -5
For any Ranger fan to call an Islander fan a fag..there is nothing gayer in organized sports then the goal song that the former most intimidating fans in the NHL sing en masse after a goal.
Try it tonight..look in the mirror, slip your #2 jersey with the intimidating lady liberty on it and sing the goal song. To think this was once the toughest crowd in sports.
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Post by 9 on Apr 9, 2007 21:34:46 GMT -5
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Post by 9 on Apr 12, 2007 21:54:52 GMT -5
Well ... THAT fucking sucked.
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Post by 9 on Apr 16, 2007 21:31:38 GMT -5
Referees 3, Islanders 2.
First of all, how the FUCK did they allow the Sabres' second goal? It was originally called no goal. There has to be conclusive evidence. You show me ONE FUCKING REPLAY that's conclusive. What a crock of shit.
Second, are you fucking kidding me calling a malarky penalty on the Islanders, down a goal, with under two minutes to go? Fucking fix.
We know who the better team is, and we know who will likely win the series, but don't rip the game away from us.
Utter malarky.
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Post by 9 on Jun 6, 2007 10:58:22 GMT -5
Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Good riddance:
The New York Islanders have bought out the remaining four years of center Alexei Yashin's 10-year, $87.5 million contract.
Yashin was owed $26.45 million on the deal. But under the NHL's collective bargaining agreement, the Islanders are allowed to pay two-thirds of the remainder -- $17.63 million -- over the next eight years to buy him out, reported Newsday, which first reported the move. The team will be charged $2.2 million per season against the salary cap for the buyout.
Yashin and his hefty contract were long a sore spot for Islanders fans, and his scoreless performance in New York's first-round playoff loss to the Buffalo Sabres did little to mute that criticism.
"It was a hard decision," Islanders coach Ted Nolan told Newsday. "But when push came to shove, it was the best decision for this organization to give [Yashin] a nice, fresh start. For us, it's a new beginning. You start looking for new players to come in. There's a time for people to move, and we just felt it was the right time."
It remains to be seen if the move will provide the Islanders enough financial flexibility to re-sign leading scorer Jason Blake and Ryan Smyth, both of whom will be eligible for unrestricted free agency as of July 1.
"This decision was one of the hardest I have ever had to make," team owner Charles Wang said on the team's Web site. "The organization holds Alexei in the highest regard -- as a player, as a teammate and as a person."
Yashin got off to a strong start in 2006-07, with 28 points in his first 22 games. But a pair of knee injuries limited his playing time and his production diminished. He finished the season with 50 points in 58 games.
In 12 seasons with the Islanders and Ottawa Senators, Yashin has 337 goals and 444 assists for 781 points in 850 regular-season games. He has 11 goals and 16 assists in 48 playoff games.
"The Islanders have treated me with the utmost respect," Yashin said on the Islanders' Web site. "I've always believed in the vision Charles Wang has for the organization and although I won't be a part of it, I believe that the team is headed in the right direction. I'm looking forward to this new chapter in my life."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Post by 9 on Jul 4, 2007 10:03:51 GMT -5
Would someone please phone the Islanders' offices and inform them that there's an offseason going on?
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jul 4, 2007 10:39:56 GMT -5
Some interesting stuff on the team website, including statements from Snow and Islander legend Mike Bossy, the kind of guy they bring out to do damage control. A lot of what was said made sense...they made a heap of moves last offseason, well after the first few spending-spree days. There are still guys out there, moves that could be made.
They are preaching patience. Sort of, "we dont want to overpay for something that does not fit cause everyone else chooses to do all kinds of things" stuff. Yeah, it looks very bad right now. The fact they have people making "statements" is all the proof you need that even they know it. But I am willing to relax a bit, and see if what they are preaching is worth waiting for.
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Post by 9 on Jul 4, 2007 10:42:17 GMT -5
We don't have much choice, I guess.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jul 4, 2007 15:03:43 GMT -5
2004 Stanley Cup hero RUSLAN FEDOTENKO signs one-year deal with the IslandersThe Islanders have signed veteran left wing Ruslan Fedotenko to a one-year contract. The 28-year old Fedotenko played a major role in Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup championship in 2004, scoring 12 goals in 22 playoff games, including both goals in the Lightning's 2-1 win over Calgary in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. "Ruslan brings so much to our team with his speed, versatility, work ethic and ability to score big goals," said Islanders general manager Garth Snow. "He was one of Tampa Bay's most valuable players when they won the Cup and at only 28 he's just entering the prime of his career. I strongly believe Ted Nolan is going to get the most out of him." Fedotenko's best regular season came after the Lightning's Cup run when he scored 26 goals in 2005-06. In 465 NHL games with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, the Kiev, Ukraine native has 107 goals and 99 assists for 206 points. "I'm very happy to be an Islander," said Fedotenko, who tied Conn Smythe Trophy winner Brad Richards with 12 goals in the 2004 playoffs. "Last season was a disappointment for me and I'm determined to show the Islanders and our fans what I can do. We have a very good team of talented young players and experienced guys and I really like Ted Nolan's style of play. I looked at a lot of offers, but I know I've come to the right team." thanks to newyorkislanders.com for this account.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jul 5, 2007 9:47:56 GMT -5
Couple of notes. Apparently the Islanders are close to bringing in Mike Comrie. Also, yet another Islander plan foiled...the team had a trade worked out to bring in Ed Jovanoski, but he refused to waive his no-trade. So the Islanders, as I had mentioned, ARE trying.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jul 5, 2007 21:15:38 GMT -5
So much for the Islanders doing nothing...
Mike Comrie AND Bill Guerin.
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Post by 9 on Jul 7, 2007 10:02:48 GMT -5
Praised be Jeebus! Solid signings.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Jul 19, 2007 13:46:40 GMT -5
Hall of Fame coach Al Arbour will return to Long Island to coach his 1,500th regular season game with the Islanders on Saturday, November 3 when the team hosts Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nassau Coliseum at 7:00 pm. The legendary coach celebrates his 75th birthday on November 1. Earlier this week Arbour accepted an invitation from Ted Nolan to run the team for one last game and reach the milestone of 1,500 games coached with the franchise he led to four consecutive Stanley Cups from 1980 - 1983. Arbour will sign a one-day contract on Friday, November 2 and lead the team the following night against the Penguins. islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=334735
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Post by jwmcc on Jul 19, 2007 14:44:19 GMT -5
Wow, throwing away a game verses a tough division rival
Islander Hockey, woo hoo!
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